Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].RegulationsCourt blocks DOT’s demand for CDL records, siding with statesThe court's temporary restraining order weighed heavily in favor of the states’ arguments, dealing a blow to the government’s chances of obtaining the full CDLIS database records.August 21, 2026RegulationsFMCSA, states trade blows over feds' access to 17M CDL records21 states and D.C. are seeking an emergency restraining order to block FMCSA from obtaining all driver records from the CDLIS, or from taking action that would effectively shutter the database, while the court weighs permanently blocking the effort.August 20, 2026Pride & PolishSon's 'Thumper' 1980 Kenworth K100 matches father's '79 modelIn many ways, Kevin Geltmaker followed in his father Stuart's footsteps with a 1980 K100 near identical to the elder Geltmaker's '79. Both are powered by a V8 Cat, but Kevin's features a different style of "bling" with immaculate engine detail.August 20, 2026RegulationsStates sue DOT, DHS over demands for drivers' CDLIS recordsFMCSA and the Department of Homeland Security requested CDLIS driver records for every driver in the database as part of its efforts to clean up CDL schools and fraud in CDL issuance, court records show.August 13, 2026Pride & Polish'Big Red': Stuart Geltmaker's blinged-out 1979 K100Geltmaker purchased the V8 Cat-powered cabover in 1998 and spent a few years adding his own personal touches -- some of which some might consider "too much," he said, "but to each his own."August 13, 2026BusinessSpot rates underperform, fuel prices dipTotal spot rates were down during the most recent week despite an increase in reefer rates. Diesel prices, meanwhile, fell for the first time in five weeks. Short-term profit-potential analysis shows some positivity, still, in the broader trend.August 11, 2026Pride & Polish'Dark Horse' Peterbilt 589 boasts intricate detail, 'ghost stripe'Custom builder Cody McCandless set off to do his own 90-day build-off challenge with this rig, owned by Josh Baker and Paige Roberts with Go Go Industries (GGI).August 6, 2026Regulations$2.2M coming to truck drivers after state misclassification suitSTG Logistics will pay more than $2.2 million to drivers deemed misclassified as contractors, and $550K to New Jersey itself, after a settlement with the state DOL.August 5, 2026Trucker of the YearPromises made, promises kept: Trucker of the Month Jeffrey CriseOwner-operator Jeffrey Crise, who runs two-truck A&J Transport & Recovery out of the Baltimore area, prides himself punctuality and service -- with clear dedication to customers.July 31, 2026Pride & PolishThe 'ultimate toy hauler'? Latest custom Pete 589 from Semi CasualThe single-axle 589 is built with fun in mind, with both a fifth wheel and a hidden gooseneck ball to be able to pull any type of trailer, whether it's hauling racecars or horses -- or freight to get you profitably from point A to point B.July 30, 2026Page 1 of 199Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsCourt blocks DOT’s demand for CDL records, siding with statesThe court's temporary restraining order weighed heavily in favor of the states’ arguments, dealing a blow to the government’s chances of obtaining the full CDLIS database records.Pride & PolishSon's 'Thumper' 1980 Kenworth K100 matches father's '79 modelCSA's Data TrailBrake inspections incoming: Where troopers will focus annual blitzBusinessCourts cracking down on double brokers with two important casesEquipmentDetroit stays course with 2027 engines, owner-ops worry over EPA changes
